Somaliland:President Congratulates the People of Somaliland for their 27th Anniversary Celebrations

Somalilandsun:The president H.E Musa Bihi Abdi has sent his heartfelt best wishes to the
people of Somaliland for this auspice occasion to mark the 27th anniversary
of their country’s independence from Somalia which was won through a
struggle on 18th May 1991.

The head of state speaking to journalists; and addressing the nation he
touched on different topics he urged citizens of Somaliland to protect the
peace and development of their country at all cost. The president also sent
a strong worded message to the Somalia Federation this is according to
Somaliland News Agency (SOLNA) which disseminated this information. The
president also announced to the public that because of circumstances that
could not be avoided the 18th May 2018 was brought forward and this year
will be marked on 15th May 2018.

“The 18th May 2018 is on a Friday which coincides with the start of the
holy month of Ramadan, so instead of postponing to later dating which is
still a fasting day we decided to bring it forward and it will be held on
Tuesday 15 May 2018. We shall also hold prayer and supplication Allah
willingly.” The president stated.

The president also sent his congratulatory message to Somaliland nationals
wherever they may be on this gracious occasion of Independence Day
celebrations.

He reminisced the day Somaliland Independence was announced in Burao town
27 years ago. The head of state said that Somaliland had matured
politically, economically and developed in many spheres such as education
and health. He added that Rome was not built in a day and Somaliland also
has a long way to go to reach where it aspires which is international
recognition as a sovereign state.

“I urge the citizen of Somaliland to live in peace with one another,
promote good relationship with neighboring countries and have a good
rapport with the international community.”

The president sent the Somalia regime in Mogadishu a plain message they
should promote peacefully coexistence with Somaliland because the two
countries have many things in common however Mogadishu need to understand
that Somaliland has decided to go her own separate way so they should
respect the decision of her people.